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JAMS Releases New Rules for AI Disputes
The rules cover a range of issues including the protection of proprietary training data and AI models, as well as the knowledge needed to arbitrate disputes concerning AI software. On Tuesday, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service provider JAMS announced...
FTC Sues To Block Tapestry Inc.‘s Acquisition Of Capri Holdings
It's official: Regulators moved to stop the $8.5 million deal that would bring Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace together. The post FTC Sues To Block Tapestry Inc.‘s Acquisition Of Capri Holdings appeared first on Above the...
Elite Law School Reigns Supreme In The U.S. News Law School Omnibus Specialty Rankings
How did your law school fare in the latest specialty ranking? Find out here. The post Elite Law School Reigns Supreme In The U.S. News Law School Omnibus Specialty Rankings appeared first on Above the Law.The 2024-2025 U.S. News law school rankings were released in...
The Peter Principle Of Excessive Drinking
You don't have to be an alcoholic for drinking to negatively impact your life. The post The Peter Principle Of Excessive Drinking appeared first on Above the Law. Brian Cuban(@bcuban) is The Addicted Lawyer. Brian is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, The...
Law Firm Partners Made BANK Last Year And There’s Nothing Clients Can Do About It
Partners saw big increases in their rates last year. And got paid for them. The post Law Firm Partners Made BANK Last Year And There’s Nothing Clients Can Do About It appeared first on Above the Law.Every few years, law firms announce raises for their associates —...
Watergate Lawyer Shares Worries Over Trump’s Presidential Immunity Claims At The Supreme Court
'I would hope that this is a one-off in our nation’s history,' he said. The post Watergate Lawyer Shares Worries Over Trump’s Presidential Immunity Claims At The Supreme Court appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the...
Butler Snow Gets The Jump On Associate Recruitment Really Early
Imagine waiting for someone to complete undergrad before recruiting them! The post Butler Snow Gets The Jump On Associate Recruitment Really Early appeared first on Above the Law.Yesterday, the realization that firms already consider OCI to be late in the game turned...
Lexis+ AI Announces New Generation As The AI Arms Race Continues
You get an AI legal assistant! And you get an AI legal assistant! The post Lexis+ AI Announces New Generation As The AI Arms Race Continues appeared first on Above the Law.Image courtesy of LexisNexis.Ever since generative AI burst into our lives, the race was on to...
Getting Out Of The Kitchen
This will not be the last time an erstwhile trademark enforcer will be bounced out of the kitchen. The post Getting Out Of The Kitchen appeared first on Above the Law.The emotional aspect of IP enforcement can never be overstated, especially among the creative types...
At Some Law Schools, The Role Of Dean Has Always Been A Man’s Job
Not a great look for the law schools. The post At Some Law Schools, The Role Of Dean Has Always Been A Man’s Job appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!How many ABA-accredited law schools have never had a...
Get A Whiff Of This — See Also
Is That The Smell Of History Or The Defendant?: Tooting Trump stinks up the court house. Trump's Golden Boy Isn't Having The Best Day In Court: To be expected when you leave a massive firm to represent a losing candidate. Senior Year? Time To Recruit!: Law firm begins...
Exclusive: Launching Today Is The First Meeting Bot Specifically for Legal Professionals, for Use In Depositions, Hearings, and More
You may have noticed of late that many of your video meetings have an unfamiliar attendee — a meeting bot, invited by one of the human participants, that produces a recording or transcript when the meeting is over. But while there are several such products on the...
Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements
"First, in my mind, the plain text of the FTC Act clearly gives the agency the authority to promulgate rules addressing unfair methods of competition," FTC Chair Lina Khan said. Not everyone agrees. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Texas Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Attorney’s Fees Post Appraisal in Chapter 542A Claims
The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion in Rodriguez v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Ind. addressing the certified question from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: In an action under Chapter 542A of the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act, does an insurer’s...
Trump, Truth Social Attorneys Expect ‘Solid’ Chance at Shareholder Case Dismissal
Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn said she'll hear argument April 30 on whether to continue handling the case on an expedited basis. Defense motions that could have a domino effect on Delaware litigation over the pre-IPO Truth Social merger will be addressed in the...
National Enquirer Executive David Pecker Outlines Catch-and-Kill Plot for Trump Jurors
"Michael Cohen would call me and say, 'We would like for you to run a negative article on a certain—let's say it's on Ted Cruz,'" Pecker testified, recalling part of how the arrangement worked. "And then he, Michael Cohen, would send me negative information on Cruz,...
Antitrust Lawsuit Alleges Scheme to Block Digital-Wallet Competitors, Monopolize Cash Access at US Casinos
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in federal and state courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
Justices Seemingly Balk at Deferring to NLRB in Starbucks Appeal of Injunction
The Supreme Court appeared to lean toward vacating the Sixth Circuit's more relaxed standard for issuing such an injunction while re-affirming what Starbucks says is the traditional four-part test for such relief. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...
Sidley Austin’s Scott Kilburg, ‘Client-Focused’ CMO, Dies at 51
Friends and colleagues remembered Kilburg as family-oriented and a genuine leader who put others before himself. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected...
‘You’re Losing All Credibility’: Judge Rebukes Todd Blanche During Contempt Hearing
The scathing comments from Justice Merchan came after the defense attorney represented that his client "is being very careful" to comply with the judge's gag order. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
A New Wave of Class Actions: The Genetic Information Privacy Act
"In 2023 alone, over 50 GIPA complaints were filed, and new suits continue to be filed in 2024," write Kathleen Carlson, Lawrence Fogel and Colleen Brown of Sidley Austin. The exponential increase over the past several years in lawsuits brought under Illinois’...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Denial of Qualified Immunity to Mayor and Police Chief of Missouri City in First Amendment Retaliation Lawsuit Brought by Former Police Officers
The Eighth Circuit recently affirmed the Western District of Missouri's denial of summary judgment based on qualified immunity to two individual defendants who had been sued for First Amendment retaliation under Section 1983. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
Largest Firms Continue Growing Market Share, as Hourly Rates Break Records
Risk-averse corporate legal departments view the potential hazards of switching from a trusted outside counsel as too great, according to Kris Satkunas, director of strategic consulting at CounselLink. Record-setting hourly rates at the largest law firms don’t...
‘Is There a Culture of Fear?’: Why Legal Departments Go Awry, and How to Fix Them
"Legal can't just shut the door and say, 'I'm on a phone call,'" said Lenor Marquis Segal, senior litigation counsel at Hitachi Energy USA. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
From LawSites: Thoughts After Selling My Legaltech Company To Bloomberg
Simply put, it was as rollercoaster. The post From LawSites: Thoughts After Selling My Legaltech Company To Bloomberg appeared first on Above the Law.Four years. No institutional capital. An incredible co-founder. Tenacious execution. Lucky timing. And a belief that...
Happy Earth Day
Notes to my (legal) self. The post Happy Earth Day appeared first on Above the Law.Olga V. Mack is a Fellow at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT. Olga embraces legal innovation and had dedicated her career to...
The Highest Average Billable Hours In Biglaw
Lawyers at this Biglaw firm sure bill a lot. The post The Highest Average Billable Hours In Biglaw appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data from 2023 collected by American Lawyer, which Biglaw...
I Woudn’t Want To Be Associated With Trump Either — See Also
Jurors Jump Ship Over Information Leaks From Trump Trial: Good old presidential intimidation tactics. Oregon Is Having A Tough Justifying The Functional Homeless People Ban: And I hope they keep struggling against the constitution. So Much For OCI: Firms are targeting...
What’s Your Law Practice’s Value Proposition?
Sally Schmidt | The next time someone asks you what you do, think about the answer from their perspective. The post What’s Your Law Practice’s Value Proposition? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.When someone asks you what you do,...
FTC Fights $8.5 Billion Fashion Merger, Saying It Would Lift Prices, Hurt Workers
The deal, announced in August, would combine Tapestry's Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade brands with Capri Holdings' Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace labels. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was...
‘We Fight’: The Dallas Firm That Won $45M Talc Verdict Refused Johnson & Johnson’s Settlement Offer
Friday's verdict against Johnson & Johnson, in Chicago's Cook County Circuit Court, is the first for a mesothelioma victim since two failed talc bankruptcies last year—and a groundbreaking win for Dallas-based Dean Omar Branham Shirley. A $45 million verdict...
Distributor Hopes Bootleggers ‘Can’t Get No Satisfaction’ Selling Unauthorized Rolling Stones Merch
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or...
Elon Musk’s Attorney Responds To Sanctions Motion Over Messy Deposition
These actions may not be sanctionable, but nothing about this is helping Musk's case. The post Elon Musk’s Attorney Responds To Sanctions Motion Over Messy Deposition appeared first on Above the Law.Elon Musk trumpeted conspiracy nut Tweets suggesting that a random...
Work Perk Alert: Are Music Rooms The Next Big Thing For Biglaw Firms?
This Biglaw firm is making it easier for attorneys to rock to the beat during their work days thanks to its new music room. The post Work Perk Alert: Are Music Rooms The Next Big Thing For Biglaw Firms? appeared first on Above the Law.Biglaw firms are doing all they...
How The Hush-Money Trial Will In Fact Hurt Trump
For the next month or so, maybe we'll get a reprieve from Trump's supposed offenses while the press focuses on Trump's actual (criminal) offenses. The post How The Hush-Money Trial Will In Fact Hurt Trump appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by BRENDAN...
Reframing The Legal Landscape: A Petition For Inclusivity And Linguistic Transformation
The language choices we make can greatly affect our perception of a person or group. The post Reframing The Legal Landscape: A Petition For Inclusivity And Linguistic Transformation appeared first on Above the Law.In a recent petition to the American Bar Association,...
Trump’s Lawyer Tries To Appeal To Jurors’ New York State Of Mind In Hush-Money Trial
Hush-money payments? Fuhgeddaboudit, says Trump's lawyer. The post Trump’s Lawyer Tries To Appeal To Jurors’ New York State Of Mind In Hush-Money Trial appeared first on Above the Law.Todd Blanche and Donald Trump (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images)Ed. note:...
Struggling With The Status Versus Conduct Distinction? So Are The Supreme Court Justices
If we had an actual war on poverty, the increase in shelter beds and conditions could make this case moot. The post Struggling With The Status Versus Conduct Distinction? So Are The Supreme Court Justices appeared first on Above the Law.The U.S. Supreme Court (by Joe...
The Biglaw Recruitment Process Is Worse For Everyone
The hellscape that is pre-recruitment is incredibly popular. The post The Biglaw Recruitment Process Is Worse For Everyone appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)When you tell people outside of the legal profession that you (functionally) interview for the...
Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down
Honestly, you will be shocked by the exact quotes. But not as shocked as you'll be by the 'apology.' The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Criticism Still Racist All The Way Down appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)When Justice Ketanji...
ByteDance Plans To Go To Court If Congress Proceeds With TikTok Ban
What else could they do? Start a massively popular dance in protest? The post ByteDance Plans To Go To Court If Congress Proceeds With TikTok Ban appeared first on Above the Law.Despite the cringy sloganeering Nancy Pelosi is lying at us with, reasonable people...
‘Devastating Financial Consequences’: Dispute Over Thrice-Approved Emergency Department Plan Up Again for Reconsideration
"There's a lot at stake [for Houston Hospitals," said lead counsel Jason Bring of Arnall Golden Gregory. "The freestanding emergency department is proposed to go almost directly between two existing hospitals, within seven or eight miles. As you might expect, that...
Brownstein, Akin See Record Q1 Lobbying Revenue Amid Influx of Business
Holland & Knight and Hogan Lovells also grew their Q1 lobbying revenue. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is...
In Wake of Arrests, Student Protester Suspensions, Columbia Holds Classes Remotely, Beefs Up Security
"To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday," Columbia President Minouche Shafik wrote in a letter to the Columbia community Monday, adding that faculty and staff could...
Justices to Examine Meaning of ‘Prevailing Party’ in Attorney Fees Disputes
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether a party "must obtain a ruling that conclusively decides the merits in its favor," rather than just a preliminary injunction, to obtain attorney fees in a civil rights suit. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription...
How GCs Can Fix Firms That Are Too Risk-Averse or Too Willing to Go for Broke
"There are times you have to say, 'You can't do this.' But that can't be every time," said Theresa Shea, general counsel of Utz Brands. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium...
A&O and Shearman Continue Lateral Hiring as Merger Date Approaches
Both law firms have continued to add, and lose, partners in the lead-up to the merger. While Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling continue to see lateral exits in the lead-up to their merger next month, both firms are still adding lateral partners in...
Tit for Tat: Attorneys Want Opposing Counsel Penalized
Quinn Emanuel litigator Alex Spiro, representing Elon Musk, argued opposing counsel Mark Bankston of Farrar & Ball violated the discovery order numerous times by posting questions outside the scope of the court order. Hi there.The email you just opened, or...
Most Big Chicago Law Firms Grew in 2023, but Several Not as Fast as Am Law 100
Six of the nine Chicago-founded Am Law 100 law firms had lower revenue growth than the 100 as a whole. But most Chicago firms maintained their spots or moved up in the latest rankings Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access...
Manhattan Jury Hears Trump Committed ‘Pure and Simple’ Election Fraud
"This was a planned, coordinated, long-running conspiracy to help Donald Trump get elected through illegal expenditures using doctored corporate records," ADA Matthew Colangelo told the packed courtroom during opening statements. "It was election fraud, pure and...
‘This Is a New Demand on Universities’: Title IX Regulations Add Protections for LGBTQ Students, Sexual Assault Victims
"We may find in the courts that the battle is playing out more than we have seen in the past because, obviously, this is a new demand on universities and how they approach that may differ. That is always fodder for litigation, and for good reason," said Cori M. Smith,...
Soaring Sugar Prices Not So Sweet: Antitrust Class Actions Surge
Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice failed to block a $315 million merger between United States Sugar Corp. and Imperial Sugar Co., antitrust lawyers have lodged nearly two dozen class actions at the sugar industry. Hi there.The email you just opened,...
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: ‘Make Sure You Want a Leadership Role for the Right Reasons,’ Says Amie Colby of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders
"The advice I would give is to make sure you want a leadership role for the right reasons. If you want it just for the title, firm leadership should not be your goal. Leadership requires a firm first mentality and a lot of time and effort outside of your...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Liz Davis, Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. Partner
Last week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite...
Sustainable Legal Technology: Why It’s Important for Lawyers — and a Guide to Purchasing
What should you look for when considering new software? Here are questions to ask — along with tips on how to spot "greenwashing." The post Sustainable Legal Technology: Why It’s Important for Lawyers — and a Guide to Purchasing appeared first on Articles, Tips and...
Percentage of Recent Law School Grads Who Have Landed a Job Reaches Highest Level in a Decade
"The percentage of recent law school graduates employed in full-time, long-term Bar Passage Required or J.D. Advantage jobs has reached its highest level in the past decade," Bill Adams, managing director of ABA accreditation and legal education, said in a statement...
SCOTUS To Hear Case On Constitutionality Of Functionally Banning Homeless People From Being In Public
In all fairness, only protecting the interests of land owners would be the textualist approach to the problem. The post SCOTUS To Hear Case On Constitutionality Of Functionally Banning Homeless People From Being In Public appeared first on Above the Law.Is it cruel...
Production In Original Digital Format — The New Normal
The landscape of eDiscovery evolves rapidly as new sources of evidence change the definition and boundaries of what constitutes a “document.” The post Production In Original Digital Format — The New Normal appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. note: This article first...
Self-Immolation Across Street From Courthouse Housing Trump Case
The story continues to develop. The post Self-Immolation Across Street From Courthouse Housing Trump Case appeared first on Above the Law.In February, Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in protest of the rapidly worsening Palestinian genocide. Since then, public...
O.J. Simpson’s Attorney Makes Bold About Face, Says He Will Follow The Law
He finally came around to the right answer. The post O.J. Simpson’s Attorney Makes Bold About Face, Says He Will Follow The Law appeared first on Above the Law.O.J. Simpson and his attorney Malcolm LaVergne (Photo by Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Images)In the wake of news...
Trump’s Legal Troubles Have Become A Cash Cow For His Campaign
Trump is spinning a negative into a positive. The post Trump’s Legal Troubles Have Become A Cash Cow For His Campaign appeared first on Above the Law.It’s a little bit of a soap opera. They get results, because they message the play by play. ‘I’m in the courtroom. I’m...
This Biglaw Firm Makes Bank On Each Of Their Lawyers
The firm is very profitable. The post This Biglaw Firm Makes Bank On Each Of Their Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data collected by American Lawyer, in 2023 which Biglaw firm made...
O.J.’s Lawyer Stops Playing Tough With The Goldmans — See Also
Lots Of Big Talk And Quiet Concessions: Malcolm LaVergne folds. Does The Constitution Protect People From Being Punished For Being Homeless In Public?: SCOTUS will hear arguments on Oregon's law soon. Man Lights Himself On Fire Across From Trump Courthouse: Details...
Berkeley Law, Stanford Law Go Head-to-Head on the Court in Public Interest Program Fundraiser
The funds raised during the event will assist current and graduating students from both schools to pursue public interest law careers and pro bono projects. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk,...
Trump Defense Seeks to Limit Evidence of Civil Fraud, Bad Faith Litigation at Criminal Trial
Should the former president take the stand, his lawyers want the judge to block questions about lawsuits Trump has lost. what they said is prejudicial evidence abo Defense counsel for Donald Trump on Friday urged the judge overseeing the Manhattan criminal case...
EPA Designates PFAS as Hazardous Substances Under Superfund Law
The rule "will allow (the) EPA to address more contaminated sites, take earlier action, and expedite cleanups, all while ensuring polluters pay for the costs to clean up pollution threatening the health of communities," EPA Administrator Michael Regan said. The...
State High Court: McDonald’s Franchise Not Vicariously Liable for Employee’s Racist Comments to Customer
David A. Goldman, a member of Norman Hanson DeTroy in Portland, who represented the McDonald's franchise owner, said the court's ruling was a matter of common sense to ensure the law "properly incentives the right kind of behavior" from employers. Hi there.The...
Ohio Appellate Court: Embryos Aren’t Marital Property Subject to Division in Divorce
The wife, also an attorney, argued that the trial court erred in applying a fertility clinic's declaration of intent contract without balancing the parties' interests when determining the proper disposition of the 14 frozen embryos. An Ohio appellate court...
‘Unethical Billing’ Claims Resurface in Latest Discrimination Suit Against Lewis Brisbois
Julie O'Dell, now the deputy leader of Armstrong Teasdale's employment and labor practice, also alleges that as an equity partner at Lewis Brisbois, she was paid less than her male counterparts. Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith is facing its second employment...
Law Firms Seek Out ‘Money-Generating’ Partner Moves Amid Big Law’s Arms Race
Even though partner moves were down year-over-year, Decipher noted that law firms last year figured out one of the fastest ways to grow: buying partners with books of business. While partner and associate lateral moves across Big Law were down last year, some...
US Judge Rejects Jane Street’s Motion for TRO Against Rival Trading Firm in IP Case
U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer—turning aside a motion filed by Quinn Emanuel lawyers—said he would order a "highly expedited schedule" for discovery ahead of a bench trial set for July. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New...
Florida Jury Sides With Johnson & Johnson in First Post-Bankruptcy Talc Verdict
Thursday's verdict comes in the second ovarian cancer trial since Johnson & Johnson's failed talc bankruptcies last year. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Florida Jury Sides With Johnson & Johnson in First Post-Bankruptcy Talc Verdict
Thursday's verdict comes in the second ovarian cancer trial since Johnson & Johnson's failed talc bankruptcies last year. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from...
Test Case Against Motels Delayed Amid Human-Trafficking Prosecution
The suit names as defendants Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Red Lion Hotels Corp., Motel 6 Corp. and The Blackstone Group, among others. The defendants argue that the suit fails to establish they participated in a "venture" under the Trafficking Victims Protection...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Louwee Guevarra, VP and CTO at Kloves
Kloves VP and CTO Louwee Guevarra discusses the nuances involved in getting various vendor platforms, many of which utilize their own LLM and generative AI engines, to play nice with each other. Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive...
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: John Meyer, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Zeem Solutions
Zeem Solutions GC and Chief Privacy Officer John Meyer discusses the importance of data privacy and how difficult it has become to protect as the number of external vendors many companies, and law firms, utilize grows exponentially. Premium SubscriptionWith this...
Morning Docket: 04.19.24
* The Trump jury is picked. The search for more alternates continues today. No rest for the very, very sleepy! [Washington Post] * This story about the Dominion case and Clare Locke losing a lot of its talent to MWPP is... wild. [NY Times] * Advice for Biglaw firms:...
Cops Claim Body Cam Footage Of Wrong Address Raid Would Be ‘Dangerous’ To Release To General Public
Cops continue to wonder why people don’t trust them. Go figure. At the center of this latest “we’re better than you” posturing by law enforcement is the raid of the wrong house by self-proclaimed “trained and experienced” officers, who mistook one Arab male for...
AI Washing vs. Greenwashing: Elevating Legal Advice And Corporate Governance
How can in-house corporate lawyers can lead their companies to navigate the pitfalls of AI washing and greenwashing? The post AI Washing vs. Greenwashing: Elevating Legal Advice And Corporate Governance appeared first on Above the Law.In the current corporate...
‘Motion To Compel Lunch’ Makes Case For Ordering Attorney To The Lunch Table
Don't let the title of this motion fool you, it's actually pretty serious. The post ‘Motion To Compel Lunch’ Makes Case For Ordering Attorney To The Lunch Table appeared first on Above the Law.One might think a “Motion to Compel Lunch” might be a docket clogging joke...
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Is It Doom and Gloom For the 2024 Legal Market? [Sponsored]
Market and political forces, such as elections and peer firm hiring, play a role in law firm hiring. The post Is It Doom and Gloom For the 2024 Legal Market? appeared first on Above the Law.With the experiences of the 2020 pandemic, and 2009, still situated in the...
Donald Trump’s Chilly Reception In New York Courthouse
Maybe the 'freezing' temperatures are a gift in disguise for the former president. The post Donald Trump’s Chilly Reception In New York Courthouse appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Maansi Srivastava – Pool/Getty Images)Poor little Donnie is cold! Looks like...
How Appealing Weekly Roundup
The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out...
Unlocking Value: The Power of Value-Based Pricing
Explore a shift toward efficiency and transparency in the latest UpLevel View podcast. The post Unlocking Value: The Power of Value-Based Pricing appeared first on Above the Law.Dive into the transformative world of value-based pricing in the latest episode of the...
Dersh Drops The Hottest Trump Trial Takes Of All
On Hannity, obvs. The post Dersh Drops The Hottest Trump Trial Takes Of All appeared first on Above the Law.And the award for stupidest take on the Trump trial that didn’t risk anyone’s life (STTTDRAL) goes to … ALAN DERSHOWITZ!Come on down, Professor!“The gag order...
On Today’s Legaltech Week: Special Guest Jake Heller, Casetext CoFounder, Joins to Discuss the Latest CoCounsel News
Live today on Legaltech Week, the panel will be joined by special guest Jake Heller, cofounder of Casetext and now head of product, CoCounsel, at Thomson Reuters, to discuss the news announced earlier this week that Thomson Reuters will deploy the CoCounsel AI...
How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘There Must Be Room for Both Expertise and Specialization,’ Says Brendan Johnson of Robins Kaplan
"Clients expect a high level of expertise, and that is important. But too often big law firms lack attorneys who specialize in solving problems and trying cases. There must be room for both." Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited...
Law Firm Marketing ROI: From Guesswork to Data-Driven Growth
With the systems now readily available and easily implemented, there is no reason for firms of all sizes not to capitalize on tracking marketing ROI. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an...
The Law Firm Disrupted: For Office Attendance, is Music a New Carrot?
Mayer Brown's Charlotte office has a record room—for listening to LPs, not storing boxes of documents. Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz...
Jury Trial Decline Results in Fewer Verdict-Related Appeals. Does it Matter?
"If there is not a robust pipeline of decisions going up and coming down where the appellate courts are providing guidance to trial judges, then the consequence is oftentimes a lot of wasted time," said attorney Ryan Baker. Related StoriesAccommodating Clerks +...
No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause
Julie Bee | Five steps you can take to slow down, recenter — and get back to focusing on what you and your firm do best. Bonus: 26 ways to say no in almost any situation. The post No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech...
Who Needs Sociology When Atlanta Prosecutors Can Just Make Up Causes Of Crime?
As the next piece of evidence, you can see that the defendant was found with 2Pac songs in his most recent listens. The post Who Needs Sociology When Atlanta Prosecutors Can Just Make Up Causes Of Crime? appeared first on Above the Law.When explaining the reasons for...
Donald Trump, Not A Stand Up Guy (In The Courtroom At Least)
Donald Trump refused to stand when potential jurors entered the courtroom because... The post Donald Trump, Not A Stand Up Guy (In The Courtroom At Least) appeared first on Above the Law.(Photographer: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images)By...
Trump Lawyers: RTs Aren’t Endorsements, So, No Contempt, Your Honor!
Try that in a small brief. The post Trump Lawyers: RTs Aren’t Endorsements, So, No Contempt, Your Honor! appeared first on Above the Law.They haven’t even picked a jury yet for his New York criminal case, and Donald Trump is doing his damnedest to get himself held in...
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Tech Innovation With LLMs Producing More Secure And Reliable Gen AI Results [Sponsored]
Legal-specific generative AI is transforming law practice. But the tech powering these tools is also rapidly improving, making AI more capable and reliable. Understanding AI's exponential gains is key to leveraging it. The post Tech Innovation With LLMs Producing More...
Yelling At The Judge? Bold Strategy From The Prosecution
Treat opposing counsel nice and the judge nicer. The post Yelling At The Judge? Bold Strategy From The Prosecution appeared first on Above the Law.Yes this is about the YSL trial. With all of the hits coming out of this trial, we might not even need Barter 7. For...
Is $2 Billion The New Mark Of An Elite Biglaw Firm?
$1 billion? Passé. $2 billion is the new hottness. The post Is $2 Billion The New Mark Of An Elite Biglaw Firm? appeared first on Above the Law.Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!According to data collected by American Lawyer, how many...
The DOJ Isn’t The Only One Keeping Apple In Check
Shouts out to Japan! The post The DOJ Isn’t The Only One Keeping Apple In Check appeared first on Above the Law.(Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)As Americans, it’s easy to limit our legal horizon to what’s going on in our country — hard enough to keep up...
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